social distancing
Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic
Middle East
July 7, 2020
Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From French soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that…
Saudi Arabia announces hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims
Middle East
July 6, 2020
Saudi Arabia announces hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims
CAIRO (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 hajj…
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
World
July 2, 2020
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the US to stem the surge…
Iran records highest daily death toll from COVID-19
Middle East
June 30, 2020
Iran records highest daily death toll from COVID-19
(Reuters) — Iran recorded its highest number of deaths from COVID-19 within a 24-hour period, official health ministry figures showed…
Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks
Middle East
June 28, 2020
Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks
(Reuters) – Iran launched a campaign on Saturday to motivate a reluctant public to use face masks as the country…
Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits
World
June 25, 2020
Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits
Video telemedicine took off earlier this year as the coronavirus paused in-person doctor visits. Earl Egner missed that trend. The…
Iran’s coronavirus death toll continues to resurge, nears 10,000
Middle East
June 24, 2020
Iran’s coronavirus death toll continues to resurge, nears 10,000
(Reuters) — Iran’s death toll from COVID-19 has risen to nearly 10,000 with 133 new fatalities in the past 24…
Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges
Middle East
June 24, 2020
Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israeli and Palestinian authorities have brought back some coronavirus restrictions after the number of new cases jumped…
Egypt’s military factories produce 1,298 disinfectant cabins for high school exams
Egypt
June 23, 2020
Egypt’s military factories produce 1,298 disinfectant cabins for high school exams
Factories belonging to Egypt’s Ministry of Military Production have manufactured 1,298 disinfection cabins, which will be placed at the entrances…
Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs
Middle East
June 23, 2020
Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Muslims around the world hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mecca to perform the…